2 Chronicles 6:19

Authorized King James Version

Have respect therefore to the prayer of thy servant, and to his supplication, O LORD my God, to hearken unto the cry and the prayer which thy servant prayeth before thee:

Word-by-Word Analysis

וּפָנִ֜יתָ

H6437

Have respect

to turn; by implication, to face, i.e., appear, look, etc

אֶל

H413

near, with or among; often in general, to

הַתְּפִלָּ֔ה

H8605

and the prayer

intercession, supplication; by implication, a hymn

עַבְדְּךָ֖

H5650

of thy servant

a servant

וְאֶל

H413

near, with or among; often in general, to

תְּחִנָּת֖וֹ

H8467

and to his supplication

graciousness; causatively, entreaty

יְהוָ֣ה

H3068

O LORD

(the) self-existent or eternal; jeho-vah, jewish national name of god

אֱלֹהָ֑י

H430

my God

gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme god; occasionally applied by way of

לִשְׁמֹ֤עַ

H8085

to hearken

to hear intelligently (often with implication of attention, obedience, etc.; causatively, to tell, etc.)

#10

אֶל

H413

near, with or among; often in general, to

#11

הָֽרִנָּה֙

H7440

unto the cry

properly, a creaking (or shrill sound), i.e., shout (of joy or grief)

#12

וְאֶל

H413

near, with or among; often in general, to

#13

הַתְּפִלָּ֔ה

H8605

and the prayer

intercession, supplication; by implication, a hymn

#14

אֲשֶׁ֥ר

H834

who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc

#15

עַבְדְּךָ֖

H5650

of thy servant

a servant

#16

מִתְפַּלֵּ֥ל

H6419

prayeth

to judge (officially or mentally); by extension, to intercede, pray

#17

לְפָנֶֽיךָ׃

H6440

before

the face (as the part that turns); used in a great variety of applications (literally and figuratively); also (with prepositional prefix) as a preposi

Analysis

Within the broader context of 2 Chronicles, this passage highlights salvation through declarative statements that establish theological truth. The theological weight of divine sovereignty connects to fundamental Christian doctrine about divine sovereignty, contributing to our understanding of God's nature and relationship with humanity. This verse contributes to the book's overall argument by building upon previous themes while advancing the overall message of 2 Chronicles.

Historical Context

The literary and historical milieu of the literary conventions and historical circumstances of biblical literature shapes this text's meaning. The historical development of salvation within the theological tradition of 2 Chronicles Understanding the ancient worldview that shaped the author's theological expression helps modern readers appreciate why the author emphasizes divine sovereignty in this particular way.

Questions for Reflection

What systematic theological implications arise from this verse's treatment of salvation, and how does it contribute to a biblical theology of soteriology and the doctrine of salvation?
How does this verse's literary context within 2 Chronicles chapter 6 illuminate its theological significance, and what does this teach us about biblical interpretation?
In what ways does this verse's emphasis on divine sovereignty address religious pluralism and questions about the necessity of Christ, and how should the church respond?